Lead Sterile Processing Technician

Nevada System of Higher Education•Arlington Heights, IL

10d•$21 - $32

About The Position

Coordinates the daily activities of the Sterile Processing Department to include; decontamination, instrument set assembly, medical device processing, patient-care equipment processing, case cart processing, disposal of refuse and distribution of supplies. Responsible for daily Process, Distribution and Communication Logs and any production statistics requested by leadership. Is primary mentor for new technicians and provides continuous training for all technicians. Is daily liaison between Sterile Processing and Surgical Services, communicates daily issues with OR staff and SPD staff. Actively participates and contributes in an ongoing departmental quality improvement program through consistent leadership, education and training of all Sterile Processing Technicians. Manages all processes in the absence of the supervisor or manager. Promotes effective interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships, maintaining professional conduct at all times. Assist in running the department when supervisor is unavailable. Ability to inform management items and supplies needed to order, and assist in locating any needed instrumentation and to adjust work flow as needed to keep up with OR demand. Oversee the departmental needs on a daily basis. Provide hospital and affiliated facilities with sterile processed materials and equipment Execute established procedures for decontamination assembly, packaging sterilization and surgical case cart set up practices by ensuring quality product for patient care Follow established procedures to ensure decontamination completion Place sterile items in appropriate areas for distribution, ensuring the items are accurately labeled by department

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED required
Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (previously known as IAHCMM) upon hire
Two (2) years’ experience in healthcare sterile processing (or surgical/procedural area)
Proficiency in Outlook Required

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ experience as a lead or experience in staff education

Responsibilities

Coordinates the daily activities of the Sterile Processing Department
Responsible for daily Process, Distribution and Communication Logs and any production statistics requested by leadership
Primary mentor for new technicians and provides continuous training for all technicians
Daily liaison between Sterile Processing and Surgical Services, communicates daily issues with OR staff and SPD staff
Actively participates and contributes in an ongoing departmental quality improvement program through consistent leadership, education and training of all Sterile Processing Technicians
Manages all processes in the absence of the supervisor or manager
Promotes effective interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships, maintaining professional conduct at all times
Assist in running the department when supervisor is unavailable
Ability to inform management items and supplies needed to order, and assist in locating any needed instrumentation and to adjust work flow as needed to keep up with OR demand
Oversee the departmental needs on a daily basis
Provide hospital and affiliated facilities with sterile processed materials and equipment
Execute established procedures for decontamination assembly, packaging sterilization and surgical case cart set up practices by ensuring quality product for patient care
Follow established procedures to ensure decontamination completion
Place sterile items in appropriate areas for distribution, ensuring the items are accurately labeled by department